Welcome to Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church
We are pleased that you are here to visit. Finding the right church is an important decision. It does not have to be a difficult one, though. At Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church, you will find a group of people joyfully doing their best to follow Jesus in this changing world. We offer simple worship, meaningful faith, and great love for each other and our community.
Simple Worship: At EMPC our services are intended to help you worship by giving you a rest from the busyness and digital stimulation of daily life. With honest prayers, enriching music that is both old and new, sermons that are thought provoking and relevant to your life, and rooted in scripture, you will find worship services that speak to your heart, mind, and spirit.
Meaningful Faith: Life can be complicated. Knowing the right thing to do does not always come easily. We do not pretend to have the right answer for you. We do hope to walk with you, as you walk with us, to know God more fully and to live more faithfully.
Great Love: Jesus showed us how to love God and to love each other. This is what it all boils down to. At EMPC we do our best to love our church family. We also have a heart for loving our community. You will see our love for each other in our friendships and care for each other. You will see our love for this community through our Child Development Center, our partnership with a Hispanic church, and the countless ways we support those in need.
If this sounds like the kind of church you are looking for, we invite you to check us out. Please feel free to reach out to the church office or to our Pastor, Dr. Tom Harris, to learn more about EMPC. Of course, you are always welcome to simply visit us. Your search for the right church is an important one, and we hope that we can make it an easier one.
About Our Pastor
Dr. Tom Harris loves God and people. His greatest joy and peace are found in either, and especially with both. Born and raised in Southern California, Pastor Tom graduated from University of California at Irvine with a degree in history.
After several years in business, he met his wife, Meredith. Shortly after marriage, they moved east where Tom earned his M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary. During the years at Princeton and in ordained ministry their family has grown to include Abigail, Collin, Caleb, and two rambunctious Golden Retrievers, Sage and Maya.
In 2009 Tom returned to Princeton completing his Doctorate in Ministry where he explored the many ways that people encounter God. Throughout his twenty plus years of ministry he has served churches in North Augusta, SC, in Vero Beach, FL, and in Raleigh, NC.
In addition to serving as our Pastor, Pastor Tom is also a spiritual director and corporate chaplain. In all his facets of ministry he seeks to connect God and people. He hopes to connect with you at Ernest Myatt Presbyterian Church.
